AUD Salary, bonues, flights, additional leave
Lead a USD $150M+ vertically integrated enterprise in Papua New Guinea spanning forestry, renewable energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and township services.
This is a rare expatriate leadership opportunity offering genuine scale, autonomy, and long-term impact.
Role Snapshot
Scale & complexity: Forestry, engineered wood products, hydroelectric power, cattle & poultry, and township operations
Financial scope: Combined P&L exceeding USD $150M
Package: Market-leading expatriate remuneration including salary, bonus, housing, vehicle, flights, and additional leave
Location: Lae Province, Papua New Guinea
The Opportunity
This role suits a commercially astute, operationally credible General Manager who thrives in complex, asset-intensive environments.
You will lead a diversified, multi-national operation with responsibility for performance, safety, sustainability, people, and community outcomes.
Supported by experienced subject matter experts across each business unit, your mandate is to integrate strategy with execution—driving operational discipline, financial performance, and long-term capability building within a culturally diverse workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Provide end-to-end leadership across a multi-sector, vertically integrated enterprise
Oversee forestry harvesting, engineered wood manufacturing, renewable energy generation, agriculture, and township services
Own full P&L accountability across multiple revenue streams
Lead and develop a large, multi-national workforce with a strong focus on safety, culture, and performance
Strengthen operational efficiency, sustainability, and asset utilisation
Build local leadership capability and implement succession planning
Engage effectively with executive leadership, government agencies, and community stakeholders
About You
Proven General Manager / senior executive experience in large-scale production or asset-based environments
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-disciplinary operations
Track record managing P&L > USD $150M
Strong commercial, financial, and strategic decision-making capability
Culturally astute leader with experience in expatriate or emerging-market environments
Forestry, timber, agriculture, energy, or industrial manufacturing exposure highly regarded
Tertiary qualifications advantageous but not essential
Why Consider This Role?
This is a career-defining leadership position offering rare breadth, combining commercial scale, operational complexity, and genuine community impact.
You'll operate with executive backing, strong local knowledge, and specialist technical support, while enjoying a comprehensive expatriate package designed for long-term success and balance.
Application Questions
Your application will include the following questions:
What's your expected annual base salary?
How many years' experience do you have as a general manager?
Are you willing to relocate to Lae Province, Papua New Guinea?
(Relocation only, no FIFO)
How many years senior management experience do you have within large scale production?
How many years experience do you have managing multiple revenue streams with an annual turnover of $150million USD?
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